Portugal, Estoril, June 2010
About Cascais / Estoril
About Cascais / Estoril
Cascais is a coastal town 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, with about 35,000 residents in the town. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
In 1896, King Carlos I, a lover of all maritime activities, installed in the citadel the first oceanographic laboratory in Portugal. The King himself led a total of 12 scientific expeditions to the coast, only ended in 1908 with his assassination in Lisbon.
Another important step in the touristic development of the area was given in the first half of the 20th century in neighboring Estoril, in which a casino was built and the infrastructure for luxury vacations was created around Monte Estoril.
Due to Portugal's neutrality in World War II and the town's elegance and royal past, Cascais became home to many of the exiled royal families of Europe, including those of Spain, Italy and Bulgaria.
Accomodation
Hotel Palácio Estoril
*****
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Since the 1930's Hotel Palácio Estoril has been welcoming guests from the four corners of the world. Splendid classical surroundings offer the height of elegance and comfort, distinguished by the renowned hospitality.
Situated in the heart of Estoril, just a 20 minute drive from Lisbon, the Palácio is a luxury five star hotel enjoying beautifully landscaped gardens and magnificent sea views.
Throughout its rich history Hotel Palácio has welcomed famous visitors from around the world. Guests include numerous heads of state, film stars, sports personalities and royalty. In fact, the Prince of Japan and his wife were among the first guests, enjoying their honeymoon in one of our sumptuous suites.
During World War II, with Portugal’s neutrality, Estoril was a haven for European royalty, and became known as the “Coast of Kings”. Hotel Palácio was home to various royals, but was also frequented by both British and German spies, who often met for drinks at the Estoril Bar.
Later, these stories of intrigue and espionage inspired various famous books and films, with the hotel providing a stage for the James Bond movie, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”.
Rates per room, per night, incl. breakfast, services and taxes
- Single Room: € 180,00
- Double Room: € 200,00
Accomodation
Hotel Cascais Miragem
*****
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Hotel Cascais Miragem is the most modern 5 stars Hotel in the Estoril Coast, located in the village of Cascais, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes driving from Lisbon and its International airport. The majority of the oversized rooms and suites have very large terraces enjoying spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, the bay of Cascais and it’s Marina.
The grandiosity of the main entrance of the Hotel enhances the large public areas featuring a collection of artwork from Portuguese and International Artists. The decoration is an elegant mix of luxury and warmth where nature and space join creating a unique ambience.
The Infinity edge pool is located on the third floor, next to the Restaurant Oásis, the fine dining Restaurant “Gourmet” and Cristóvão Colombo Bar with breathtaking views of the Ocean.
Rates per room, per night, incl. breakfast, services and taxes
- Single Room: € 160,00
- Double Room: € 180,00
Accomodation
Hotel Inglaterra
****
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The Hotel Inglaterra is a charming and charismatic hotel in Estoril, Portugal. With an excellent location in the center of Estoril, just two steps from the Tamariz’s beach, Convention Center, spa, golf and Casino.
With architecture of great beauty and an aura of "Belle Époque", the building was originally a residential palace of the late XIX century, later converted into a hotel at the beginning of the XX century, completely refurbished and redecorated in 2006, impresses the most unwary visitor, and is only comparable to the surrounding landscape.
Love the custom decoration in permanent balance between the classic and contemporary. Delight yourself with the exoticism of the fusion between simple and sophisticated, and east and west...
A charm hotel, full of hospitality!
Rates per room, per night, incl. breakfast, services and taxes
- Single Room: € 120,00
- Double Room: € 130,00
Accomodation
Hotel Vila Galé Estoril
****
The Vila Gale Estoril is a modern seafront property with yellow façade set in central Estoril, 100 meters from popular Tamariz Beach.
Guests can cool off in the large outdoor swimming pool and enjoy drinks from the poolside bar while sunbathing. Tired travelers can unwind in the hot tub and Turkish bath.
Dining is offered in a modern restaurant, which serves a fusion of international and local dishes. In the evenings guests can mingle in the bar area and play pool in the games room.
This hotel is one of the quaintest historical resorts of Europe and manages to retain the glamour of yore, in association with the renown of the Casino of Estoril.
Rates per room, per night, incl. breakfast, services and taxes
- Single Room: € 98,00
- Double Room: € 115,00
Accomodation
Hotel Alvorada
***
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Recently renovated and upgraded, and conveniently located near the casino, beach, railway station and congress centre, the Hotel Alvorada is one of the best four-star properties in Estoril.
Each of its 51 rooms has air-conditioning, central heating, phone, cable TV and safe-deposit box, while the hotel`s facilities include a lavish buffet breakfast, the Cais do Estoril bar (open until midnight) and meeting rooms.
Rates per room, per night, incl. breakfast, services and taxes
- Single Room: € 87,00
- Double Room: € 95,00
Accomodation
Hotel Grande Real Villa Itália
*****
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The Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa is the result of a transformation of the former residence of King Umberto II of Italy, who lived in Portugal during his exile between the 1950s and the 1980s.
Situated in the cosmopolitan town of Cascais, this Hotel represents excellence of design and the best of sophistication and comfort.
This hotel is the fruit of the remodelling of Villa D’Este and the extension of Villa Itália. These were the Portuguese residences of King Humberto II during the exile following the establishment of the Republic in his country.
The result is a set of attractive classically designed buildings inserted into an area with peaceful gardens, terraces with an ocean view and salt-water pools.
Thanks to a strategically devised concept, the Atlantic Ocean can be contemplated from almost all of the Hotel's bedrooms, restaurants, terraces and swimming pools. The new and enchanting Spa offers guests various services, including a Thalasso circuit pool, an ice fountain, thermal baths and a vast list of body and facial treatments which impart truly unique sensations.
To the north of the Hotel, there are views of the stunning hills and castles of Sintra that seem to have come straight out of a fairytale. And Lisbon is only minutes away.
Discover the Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa, a unique Hotel, where you will awake to the sound of waves breaking on the shore.
Rates per room, per night, incl. breakfast, services and taxes
- Single Room: € 270,00
- Double Room: € 295,00